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Job Description
Validation of Construction Drawings
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Review and validate power supply and traction system drawings to ensure compliance with project specifications, safety regulations, and international railway standards (
EN 50122, EN 50163, IEC 61850
).
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Coordinate with design teams and suppliers to resolve any discrepancies or technical issues.
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Ensure proper documentation and updates of
power supply and distribution system
layouts.
Site Supervision
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Oversee the installation and commissioning of
power supply and traction 750V DC systems
, including:
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750V DC Traction Power System
(Third Rail or Overhead Conductor Rail)
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Traction Power Substations (TPS)
and associated
Rectifier Units
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Medium Voltage (MV) & Low Voltage (LV) Power Distribution
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DC Switchgear, Protection Relays, and Energy Metering
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Emergency Power Supply Systems (UPS, Generators)
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Earthing, Bonding & Lightning Protection Systems
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Ensure all work is executed according to approved plans, specifications, and safety standards.
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Conduct
site inspections
to verify compliance with installation quality and system reliability.
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Provide technical guidance to construction teams and resolve
on-site power-related challenges
.
Installation, Testing & Commissioning (T&C)
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Supervise the installation and integration of the
traction power system with the monorail infrastructure
.
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Ensure correct
power distribution and energy efficiency
in compliance with railway traction requirements.
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Develop and implement
testing and validation procedures
for substations, power supply systems, and traction equipment.
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Conduct
voltage, insulation resistance, load, and performance tests
before energization.
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Lead the
commissioning phase
to ensure the
safe and stable operation of power supply and distribution
.
Integration & Operational Readiness
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Ensure seamless integration of
traction power, substations, and auxiliary power systems
with other
monorail subsystems (signalling, OCC, SCADA, AFC, PSD)
.
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Coordinate with
train manufacturers, electrical contractors, and system integrators
for a
smooth energy distribution strategy
.
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Optimize
power system reliability, redundancy, and regenerative braking compatibility
.
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Monitor and evaluate long-term
performance, energy efficiency, and maintenance strategies
for traction power.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in
Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related field
.
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Minimum of
12 years of experience
in
traction power supply, railway electrification, or power distribution
.
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Strong expertise in
750V DC traction systems, substations, rectifier units, and railway power supply design
.
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Experience in
power distribution protection, circuit breakers, transformers, and emergency power systems
.
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Knowledge of
railway electrical safety standards (EN 50122, EN 50163, IEC 61850, NFPA 130)
.
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Experience in
site supervision, testing, and commissioning
of traction power systems.
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Excellent problem-solving, coordination, and team management skills.
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Ability to
work under pressure
and
meet project deadlines